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Gankutsuou: The Count of Monte Cristo, Vols. 1-3

Gankutsuou: The Count of Monte Cristo, Vols. 1-3

Manga, Manga Critic, ReviewsJune 18, 2010

The Count of Monte Cristo, arguably Alexander Dumas’ best novel, is a big, sprawling beast, stuffed to the gills with characters, subplots, secret identities, suicides,…

Silent Möbius, Vol. 1

Silent Möbius, Vol. 1

Manga, Manga Critic, ReviewsJune 10, 2010

I like science fiction, I really do, but I have limited tolerance for certain tropes: futures in which all the women dress like strippers —…

13th Boy, Vols. 1-4

13th Boy, Vols. 1-4

Manga Critic, Manhwa, ReviewsJune 8, 2010

Like Water for Kimchi — that’s how I would describe 13th Boy, a weird, wonderful Korean comedy with a strong element of magical realism. The…

Neko Ramen, Vol. 1: Hey! Order Up!

Neko Ramen, Vol. 1: Hey! Order Up!

Manga, Manga Critic, ReviewsJune 2, 2010

If you’ve ever lived with a cat or dog, you know that no meal is complete without a pet hair garnish. Now imagine that your…

Library Wars: Love & War, Vol. 1

Library Wars: Love & War, Vol. 1

Manga, Manga Critic, ReviewsJune 1, 2010

If I were thirteen years old, Library Wars would be at the top of my Best Manga Ever list, as it reads like a catalog…

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